Question

Mrs. Cashmere brought a large melon, she sees that waited 1 1/8.And gave it to her neighbor. The remaining pieces of melon waited 6/8 pounds, how much did the whole Melanie away.

Answer 1

Answer:

0.375 pounds of melon was given away by Melanie.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following in the question:

Initial weight of melon =

$1\dfrac{1}{8}\text{ pounds}$

Wait of remaining piece =

$\dfrac{6}{8}\text{ pounds}$

Pounds of melon Melanie gave away =

Initial weight of melon - Wait of remaining piece

$= 1\dfrac{1}{8} - \dfrac{6}{8}\\\\=\dfrac{9}{8}-\dfrac{6}{8}\\\\=\dfrac{3}{8} = 0.375\text{ pounds}$

Thus, 0.375 pounds of melon was given away by Melanie.